Anonymous secrets revealed in PostSecret.| Photo courtesy of Firehall Arts Centre
Graeme Wahn: Mother Hastings Time Capsule
Jan. 16–Feb. 27
Hastings Park, Vancouver
2901 E. Hastings St.
In 1940, a time capsule was sealed in Atlanta, Georgia, set to be opened in 8113. A similarly designed one was interred in Hastings Park, but with a shorter span of time: 2000–2030. In this exhibition Graeme Wahn uses the history and future of Hastings park to examine the results of community planning and collective utopias.
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LunarFest on Tour: Vancouver
Jan. 28–Feb. 15
Oakridge Centre
650 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Started in 2009 as a part of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, LunarFest is Canada’s premier presenter of contemporary expression in Asian arts and culture. 2016 is the year of the monkey, which is the species closest to humans, and also close to what we would have evolved from as humans. LunarFest explores the lessons we can learn from our cousins, the monkeys.
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Salt Tasting Room is Offering Delicious Italian Bites
Feb. 1–31
Salt Tasting Room
45 Blood Alley, Vancouver
The Salt Tasting Room is teaming up with Urbani Foods to launch an Italian delicacy menu. For the month of February, they will be offering Italian sandwiches with cheese, salami and olive tapenade or fresh sausages sous vide in a jar. Urbani’s Arancini Risotto balls (the most popular type of street food in Italy) will also be available.
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Traditional SFX in Digital Photography, In Transit and Illuminimo
Feb. 12–March 12
Place des Arts
1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam
Three separate art exhibits will be on display at Place des Arts, with SFX in Digital Photography, In Transit and Illuminimo. The first is a collection of photographs from Robert Baliello, using his own prototype machines. The second is a series of paintings by Joy Hanser and the third is a series of fabric and welded wire creations by Sylvie Roussel-Jannsens.
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Heritage Week 2016
Feb. 15–21
Various locations
Heritage week is back, with the B.C. celebrations kicking off on Feb. 15, Heritage Day across Canada. The theme this year is “Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historical Places.” The VHF invites you to come explore a series of events that explores Vancouver’s unique heritage places, both famous and more discreet.
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PostSecret: The Show
Feb. 17–Mar. 5
Firehall Arts Centre
280 East Cordova St., Vancouver
After a wildly successful tour PostSecret: The Show is back for a two-week encore. PostSecret is a public art project where people anonymously confess their secrets on homemade postcards, where Frank Warren, the creator and curator, posts a selection each week. Projected images, videos, three actors and a guitarist guide you through the humour and poignancy of true and secret stories.
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2016 Talking Stick Festival
Feb. 18–28
Various locations around Vancouver
Proudly presented on the traditional un-ceded territories of the Coast Salish people, this festival brings together some of the best emerging and established indigenous artists across North America. Theatre, storytelling, writing, music, spoken word, dance and visual arts will all be on display in this exhibition of Indigenous talent.
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2016 Chutzpah!
Feb. 18–Mar. 3
Norman Rothstein Theatre
950 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
It’s the 16th annual Chutzpah! Festival, and it’s once again bringing the artistic variety that has made it a favorite in the Lower Mainland. Stand-up comedy, a variety of dances, music and theatre come together for two weeks of fabulous artistic expression.
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Just for Laughs Northwest: Trevor Noah
Feb. 19
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
650 Hamilton St., Vancouver
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will be coming out to Vancouver and continuing his very successful run of stand-up comedy, including a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, performing for the Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance and winning “Personality of the Year” at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards.
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Wine and Paint Night
Feb. 20
West Point Grey Community Centre
4397 W. 2nd Ave., Vancouver
West Point Grey Community Centre will provide the canvas, paint and brushes, but bring your own creative spirit for this night of expression and wine. No painting experience is required, and wine and appetizers are included.
